Ischemic Colitis Symptoms: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

The symptoms of ischemic colitis can vary depending on the severity of the condition. Some common symptoms include:

- Abdominal pain, which may be sudden or gradual in onset

- Diarrhea, which may be bloody or watery

- Nausea and vomiting

- Fever

- Chills

- Abdominal distension

- Pain in the lower back

- Rectal bleeding

- Weight loss

- Fatigue

Ischemic colitis can also cause more serious complications, such as:

- Perforation of the colon, which can lead to peritonitis

- Sepsis, a life-threatening infection of the bloodstream

- Death